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Pa. German Chest

Betty Jean Davis

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornately decorated chest. The image depicts a wooden chest adorned with elaborate and colorful designs. The body of the chest features panels with stylized floral motifs. The central panel displays the name "Heinrich Schmid" along with the date "1792." The chest is predominantly in shades of red, green, and gold, with intricate detailing on the floral designs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
5092 × 3131 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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